Peter Karp

Sunday, Aug. 10
7-9 p.m.
Martin Guitar Liederplatz

About Peter Karp

Born to a writer/creative director mother and a father who, as a downed WW II bomber pilot, spent 18 months in a Nazi prison camp and later trained helicopter pilots on an Alabama Air Force base, Karp knew two distinctly contrasting worlds. In addition to being blessed with the creative traits from the maternal side and the strategic mind of a seasoned military man, Karp had help keeping his life together during a challenging youth by his Godmother, a strong African-American woman who lived with his family and served as a surrogate mother to Karp. Through this a-typical parental dynamic Peter learned the dynamics of respect and compassion and a strong grasp on the devices that make the world go ‘round.

Life’s simple complexities provide the roadmap from which Karp finds his musical direction. Through his songs we can relate, laugh at his cynicism and feel his pains yet through the ride he shows little hesitation in taking light-hearted swipes at the speed bumps, traffic lights, and side streets we all have encountered. Rarely will you ever find it so easy to connect. Here’s your chance...